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Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Product RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Product identifier Product Name • RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended use • Building materials Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer • RedBuilt LLC PO Box 60 Boise, ID 83707 United States www.RedBuilt.com Telephone (General) • (208) 364-1200 Emergency telephone number Manufacturer • (208) 364-1200 Manufacturer • (800) 424-9300 - CHEMTREC Section 2: Hazard Identification UN GHS According to: UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Classification of the substance or mixture UN GHS • Note: This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous by downstream activities (e.g. milling/cutting/sanding) which creates small particles resulting in the potential hazards as described below. Skin Sensitization 1 Respiratory Sensitization 1 Carcinogenicity 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 Label elements UN GHS DANGER Hazard statements • May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Precautionary statements Prevention • Obtain special instructions before use. Preparation Date: 11/April/2016 Format: GHS Language: English (US) Revision Date: 11/April/2016 WHMIS, UN GHS, OSHA HCS 2012 Page 1 of 13 RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use personal protective equipment as required. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Response • IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal • Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Other hazards UN GHS • May form combustible dust concentrations in air. According to the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling (GHS) this product is considered hazardous. United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS Classification of the substance or mixture OSHA HCS 2012 • Note: This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous by downstream activities (e.g. milling/cutting/sanding) which creates small particles resulting in the potential hazards as described below. Skin Sensitization 1 Respiratory Sensitization 1 Carcinogenicity 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 Combustible Dust Label elements OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER Hazard statements • May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Precautionary statements Prevention • Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Preparation Date: 11/April/2016 Format: GHS Language: English (US) Revision Date: 11/April/2016 WHMIS, UN GHS, OSHA HCS 2012 Page 2 of 13 RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Response • IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal • Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Other hazards OSHA HCS 2012 • Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard), this product is considered hazardous. Canada According to: WHMIS Classification of the substance or mixture WHMIS • Note: This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous by downstream activities (e.g. milling/cutting/sanding) which creates small particles resulting in the potential hazards as described below. Other Toxic Effects - D2A Other Toxic Effects - D2B Label elements WHMIS • Other Toxic Effects - D2A Other Toxic Effects - D2B Other hazards WHMIS • May form combustible dust concentrations in air. In Canada, the product mentioned above is considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients Substances • Material does not meet the criteria of a substance. Mixtures Composition Classifications According to Chemical Name Identifiers % LD50/LC50 Comments Regulation/Directive UN GHS: Carc. 1A; STOT RE 1 Preparation Date: 11/April/2016 Format: GHS Language: English (US) Revision Date: 11/April/2016 WHMIS, UN GHS, OSHA HCS 2012 Page 3 of 13 RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) (Lungs); Resp. Sens. 1; Skin 90% Sens. 1; Wood NDA TO NDA NDA OSHA HCS 2012: Comb. Dust; 99% Carc. 1A; STOT RE 1 (Lungs); Resp. Sens. 1; Skin Sens. 1; Phenol, polymer CAS:9003- 1% TO Ingestion/Oral-Rat UN GHS: Not Classified with NDA 35-4 9% LD50 • >5 g/kg OSHA HCS 2012: Not Classified formaldehyde CAS:8002- 0% TO UN GHS: Eye Irrit. 2 Paraffin NDA NDA 74-2 2% OSHA HCS 2012: Eye Irrit. 2 Ingestion/Oral-Rat LD50 • 100 mg/kg CAS:50-00- < Inhalation-Rat Formaldehyde OSHA HCS 2012: Exposure limits NDA 0 0.05% LC50 • 203 mg/m³ Skin-Rabbit LD50 • 270 mg/kg This ingredient can be found CAS:82657- < UN GHS: Exposure limits primarily in treated versions of this Bifenthrin NDA 04-3 0.01% OSHA HCS 2012: Exposure limits wood product; trace amounts may be found in untreated versions. These products may contain trace (<0.1%, wt %) amounts of free formaldehyde, which may be released depending on concentration and environmental conditions. These panels contain no urea-formaldehyde resins. Large scale chamber studies conducted by the APA Engineered Wood Association have shown that the finished products off gas levels below 0.1 ppm as well. Recommended exposure limits based on 1989 OSHA PELs. In 1992, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Court overturned OSHA’s 1989 Air Contaminants Rule, which included specific PELs for wood dust established by OSHA at that time. Wood dust is now officially regulated as an organic dust in a category known as “Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated” (PNOR), or Nuisance Dust. However, a number of states have incorporated the OSHA PELs from the 1989 standard in their state plans. Additionally, OSHA has announced that it may cite companies under the OSH Act general duty clause under appropriate circumstances for noncompliance with the 1989 PELs. Section 4: First-Aid Measures Description of first aid measures Inhalation • IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. If signs/symptoms continue, get medical attention. Skin • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention. Eye • In case of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Ingestion • First aid is not expected to be necessary if material is used under ordinary conditions and as recommended. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed • Refer to Section 11 - Toxicological Information. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician • Immediate medical attention after exposure to this material not expected to be necessary. No special treatment indicated related to exposure to this material. Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing Media • Water, carbon dioxide, sand. Unsuitable Extinguishing • None known. Preparation Date: 11/April/2016 Format: GHS Language: English (US) Revision Date: 11/April/2016 WHMIS, UN GHS, OSHA HCS 2012 Page 4 of 13 RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Media Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Unusual Fire and Explosion • Avoid generating dust; fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and
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